77Tanks and plant to which Division does not apply

77 Tanks and plant to which Division does not apply

77 Tanks and plant to which Division does not apply

(1) This Division does not apply to a storage tank or loading plant on premises if—

(a) the tank or plant is fitted with control equipment approved by the EPA by written notice given to the occupier of the premises, and

(b) the tank or plant and the approved control equipment complies with the specifications set out in the notice in relation to—

(i) commissioning, or

(ii) operation, or

(iii) maintenance, or

(iv) decommissioning.

(2) This Division does not apply to a small storage tank on premises if—

(a) the premises are in the Sydney Metropolitan area, and

(b) the storage tank is commissioned before 1 July 2024, and

(c) the EPA is satisfied that the volume of volatile organic liquid loaded into the storage tank per year does not usually exceed 600kL, and

(d) the EPA gives written notice to the occupier giving approval for this subsection to apply to the storage tank, and

(e) the occupier complies with the conditions specified in the notice.

(3) The EPA may vary or revoke a notice under this section at any time by further notice given to the occupier.